Today’s Best MLB Home Run Prop Bets: Top 5 picks including Mookie Betts, Royce Lewis, and more for August 15th, 2024

Loads of home runs were hit across the MLB on Wednesday, thanks to players like Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Aaron Judge and Juan Soto. On Thursday, even though not all teams are playing, there will once again be plenty of pitches that get deposited into the stands. Sports bettors can take their chances with picking who will do that. On that note, we've got today's best picks from DraftKings.

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Best MLB home run prop bets for Aug. 15

5) Bryce Harper: +360

Bryce Harper could hit a home run today (Imagn)

Bryce Harper is always a candidate to hit a home run. The Philadelphia Phillies star has always been good at that part of the game since he debuted, and he has 26 of them so far (tied for 11th across all hitters) and is one of today's good options.

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4) Royce Lewis: +340

Royce Lewis has hit 15 homers in 42 games (Imagn)

When he's healthy, Royce Lewis is a home run just waiting to happen. He is a prolific hitter, and he's healthy right now. This season, the Minnesota Twins star has 15 homers in just 42 games played, which is an impressive pace. Pick him today to add to that tally.

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3) Mookie Betts: +340

Mookie Betts is a good bet to go deep (Imagn)

Mookie Betts returned from injury and almost immediately blasted a home run. He is hitting well in his three games since coming off the injured list, and the Los Angeles Dodgers star has a decent matchup with the Milwaukee Brewers today.

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2) Francisco Lindor: +300

Francisco Lindor has 23 home runs this year (Imagn)

Francisco Lindor has come on over the last couple of months, putting together a really nice season. That includes 23 home runs for the New York Mets star who gets to face the Oakland Athletics today and is a good bet to hit another home run.

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1) Teoscar Hernandez: +300

Teoscar Hernandez could hit a home run today (Imagn)

Teoscar Hernandez won the Home Run Derby, so he's pretty much always a threat to hit a homer. The Dodgers player has 26 home runs in regular season games that actually count, so he's having a good season in that category regardless. Pick him today, as he is one of the best bets to hit one out of the park.